
The Fib
George Layton(Author)
Macmillan Children's Books (Publisher)
Published on 3. August 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-330-39795-7 (ISBN)
Description
I was sick of Gordon Barraclough. Sick of his bullying. And I was sick of him being a good footballer.
'Listen, Barraclough. My uncle is Bobby Charlton.'
'You're a liar.'
I was.
'I'm not. Cross my heart and hope to die.' I spat on my hand. If I'd dropped down dead on the spot I wouldn't have been surprised.
'Funny and moving.... a rare gift.' Guardian
'Listen, Barraclough. My uncle is Bobby Charlton.'
'You're a liar.'
I was.
'I'm not. Cross my heart and hope to die.' I spat on my hand. If I'd dropped down dead on the spot I wouldn't have been surprised.
'Funny and moving.... a rare gift.' Guardian
Reviews / Votes
'A rare gift... a book whose appeal extends equally to adults.' The GuardianMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 11 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
111 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-330-39795-7 (9780330397957)
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E-Book
12/2012
Macmillan Children's Books
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Previous edition
George Layton
The Fib and Other Stories
Book
04/1997
Macmillan Children's Books
€24.95
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Person
George Layton has combined a successful acting career with a successful writing career. In July 2000 George received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from the University of Bradford in recognition of his work as an actor and writer. He is perhaps best known for being the narrator of Pigeon Street